Chapter 7

7.01-7.05

Students and Student Organizations

Effective Date: 09/01/2010

7.1 On-Campus Living Requirement

All single undergraduate students are required to live in University housing facilities
during their first full year at Michigan Technological University. This does not include
commuting students living at home with their parent(s) or guardian.

History

08/19/1939: Freshman required to live in dorms

01/11/1950

06/11/1951

04/10/1970

04/21/1972: Waiver of Second year

02/16/1973

02/15/1974

02/07/1975

02/06/1976

06/11/1976

01/28/1982

01/27/1984

10/11/2001: Removed reference to the trust agreement in the second paragraph

10/04/2007: Added the word guardian.

07/15/2010: Was previously Policy 8.2. Renumbered and deleted second paragraph as
inconsistent with previously revised first paragraph.

The requirements for a student to receive a graduate degree from Michigan Technological
University are the following:

A minimum of two-thirds of the required non-research course-work credits required
for the degree must be taken through Michigan Tech. Ph.D. students must take at least
20 credits beyond the masters or 50 credits beyond the bachelors through Michigan
Tech.

Research credits used to satisfy degree requirements must be taken through Michigan
Tech and must be supervised by a member of Michigan Tech graduate faculty.

Some graduate programs may have other specific requirements.

Courses which meet the "at Michigan Tech" requirement are defined as courses that
were taken as part of a university-approved study abroad program or as courses that
are listed in the course catalog and taught by Michigan Tech faculty either on campus,
at field locations, or through distance learning.

The President or the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, is authorized
to grant exceptions to this requirement in extraordinary individual cases.

Degree programs with special requirements may apply for exemptions. The President
or the Provost, and Vice President for Academic Affairs may grant such programmatic
exemptions upon recommendation of the Senate.

History

04/15/1966

01/28/1982

01/28/1989: Revised positions authorized to grant exceptions

03/17/1989: Clarified type of degree

05/17/1991: Revised in-residence work program

08/03/2000: Reflect the change in academic calendar from quarters to semesters

05/11/2001: Revised to provide a common standard of residency for all Michigan Tech
baccalaureate degrees whether completed on campus or through distance learning.

07/15/2010: Was previously Policy 8.5. Renumbered and modified power to grant exceptions.

7.3 Residency

Residents of the State of Michigan benefit from a lower tuition fee than is charged
residents of other states. For the purposes of these regulations, a resident student
is defined as a student that is domiciled in the state of Michigan. For University
purposes, "domicile" is defined as the place where the student intends their true,
fixed and permanent home (both during and after they complete their education at the
University) and principal establishment to be, and to which the individual intends
to return whenever he or she is absent. The fact that a presumption of resident status
may apply to a student does not mean that the student will automatically be classified
as a resident. The burden of proving domicile, with clear and convincing evidence,
is on the student.

A nonresident student is one whose domicile is elsewhere. Students who enroll in the
University as non-residents shall continue to be so classified throughout their attendance
as students unless residency reclassification is granted.

Special Circumstances

In-state tuition rates apply to the following persons regardless of domicile:

United States military veterans who have been honorably discharged and/or students
entitled to educational assistance under Title 38 of the United States Code, as amended.

Residency Guidelines

The following facts and circumstances, although not necessarily conclusive, have probative
value in support of a claim for residence classification:

Both parents (in the case of divorce, a parent) permanently domiciled in Michigan
as demonstrated by permanent employment, establishment of a household and severance
of out of state ties.

Applicant employed in the State in a full-time, permanent position provided that the
applicant's employment is the primary purpose for the applicant's presence in Michigan.

Spouse employed in the State in a full-time, permanent position provided that the
spouse's employment is the primary purpose for the student's presence in Michigan.

Continuous domicile in the state of Michigan, while not enrolled as a full-time student,
for one full calendar year prior to reclassification.

If financially dependent, parent and/or guardian have become Michigan residents since
the student's first enrollment.

Other factors indicating an intent to make Michigan the student's domicile will be
considered by the University in classifying of a student.

The following circumstances, standing alone, shall not constitute sufficient evidence
of domicile to effect classification of a student as a resident under these regulations:

Continuous enrollment in a community college or university

Participation in a graduate program, fellowship or internship

Employment that is temporary or short-term

Employment in a position normally held by a student

Ownership of property

Presence of relatives (other than parents)

Possession of a Michigan's driver's license or voter's registration

Payment of Michigan income or property taxes

Applicant's statement of intent to be domiciled in Michigan

Residence Status of Immigrants and Aliens

Only persons who are entitled to reside permanently in the United States may be eligible
for resident classification at the University. These individuals, like U.S. citizens,
must still prove that they have established a Michigan domicile as defined in the
Michigan Technological University Residency Guidelines. Having the privilege of remaining
permanently in the United States, in itself, does not entitle a person to resident
classification for University purposes. The Admissions Office will review the circumstances
of the following classes of immigrants:

Permanent Resident Aliens who have been fully processed and possess a permanent resident
alien card or stamp in their passport verifying final approval orRefugees (I-94 card must designate "Refugee")

History

05/08/1952

06/15/1973: Interim policy

08/24/1973

01/28/1982

01/27/1984

11/18/1988: Changed to Vice President for Student Services in item 5

03/19/1993: Changed to Executive Vice President and Provost in item 5

08/03/2000: Changed Executive Vice President and Provost title to Provost and Senior
Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

12/15/2000: Changed term to semester in item 1.b

03/09/2001: Rewritten to further clarify the residency classification guidelines and
procedures for admissions and tuition purposes

07/15/2010: Was previously Policy 8.6. Renumbered, deleted military assignment as
now covered by Military Family Policy, deleted appeals process and reclassification
procedures that were procedure rather than policy and are left to administration.

09/19/2013: Granted in-state tuition rates for U.S. military veterans

05/01/2015: Revised in-state tuition rates to apply to students entitled to educational
assistance under Title 38 of the U.S. Code.

7.4 Involuntary Dismissal

In those cases where counseling and/or medical evaluation indicate that it is necessary
for a student to withdraw from Michigan Technological University, and the student
refuses to withdraw voluntarily, an involuntary leave of absence may be imposed by
the Dean of Students (in the case of undergraduate students) or by the Dean of the
Graduate School (in the case of graduate students). Procedures to implement this policy
will be jointly developed by the Dean of Students and Dean of the Graduate School.

History

11/20/1981

01/28/1982

11/21/1986: Changed Director of Legal Services to University appointed attorney

11/18/88: Changed to Vice President for Student Services

09/22/89: Revised entire policy

09/18/92: Changed to Executive Vice President and Provost and Appeal to the President

08/03/2000: Changed Executive Vice President and Provost title to Senior Vice President
for Academic and Student Affairs

7.5 Student Organizations

Student organizations are formed by groups of students who desire, through mutual
interest in a specific area, to be organized for a purpose. Such purposes may be to
promote scholarship, social development, hobbies, or other special interests and should
contribute something worthwhile to the University community. These organizations are
operated by their members who assume the responsibilities for achievement of their
purpose, for sound business management, and for proper social and community relations.

In order to assist the organizations in fulfilling these responsibilities and in taking
advantage of the opportunities and facilities afforded student organizations at Michigan
Technological University, the organization must register as required by the Vice President
for Student Affairs.

The registration process represents a relationship in which the University provides
advice and assistance as practicable, while the organization accepts the responsibility
for its operation, conduct and contributions to the University community.

The transient nature of active membership in student organizations requires someone
to act as a center for continuing policies and provide guidance for the activities
and operations of the student organizations in order to protect the interests of the
members, other students and the University. This responsibility is assigned, to the
Vice President for Student Affairs.

In fulfilling this responsibility the Vice President for Student Affairs shall:

Promote the interests of all groups and assist them with specific problems in keeping
with the recognized goals of the University.

Appoint one or more advisors from persons affiliated with the University for each
organization that receives funds directly from the University or from an allocation
by the Undergraduate Student Government of the University, or for such organization
as the Vice President for Student Affairs deems desirable.

Expect that accepted standards of good taste and University policies be observed in
the social conduct of an organization.

Expect that efficiency and integrity be maintained in the business affairs of the
organization.

In case any organization has difficulties arising in any of the above areas, the officers
and/or advisors may consult the Vice President for Student Affairs for assistance
in resolving the difficulties.

The Vice President for Student Affairs especially should be consulted on difficulties
between a student group and other University groups, or between a student group and
parties outside the University community.

The Undergraduate Student Government of the University is recognized as the official
undergraduate student body government and the Graduate Student Government as the official
graduate student body government. These two organizations are responsible for expressing
the will of the general student body and for allocating any University - designated
funds to other student organizations to support and promote on-campus student activities.
The University, primarily through the Vice President for Student Affairs, shall work
with the Undergraduate Student Government and with the Graduate Student Government
in seeking the opinions and assistance of the general student body in matters of its
proper concern.

The Vice President for Student Affairs, and the advisors are available to assist the
student organizations. However, ultimate responsibility for performance rests with
the members themselves. Failure to meet these responsibilities may result in such
remedies as the Vice President for Student Affairs may determine, after thorough investigation,
up to and including denial of the right to register with Michigan Technological University.
A student organization may appeal any action such as denial of the right to register
by any employee directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs of the University.

The Vice President for Student Affairs, advisors, or other members of the University
staff may not create any financial liability on the part of the University in their
working with the student organizations. The members of each organization are the persons
responsible for the group's actions and liabilities.

History

08/08/1975

04/23/1976

01/28/1982

09/21/1984: Changed President to Vice President for Administrative and Student Services

11/18/1988: Changed to Vice President for Student Services

03/19/1993: Changed to Executive Vice President & Provost

08/03/2000: Changed to Executive Vice President and Provost title to Provost and Senior
Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

05/10/2002: Changed Student Council to Undergraduate Student Government

09/28/2006: Changed to recognize both student organizations: Graduate Student Council
and Undergraduate Student Government; and changed references from Provost and Senior
VP for Academic and Student Affairs for Student Affairs

12/15/2009: Changed to reflect the current Student Affairs roles and responsibilities
with respect to student organizations, and to reflect the name change of the Graduate
Student Council to Graduate Student Government

07/15/2010: Was previously Policy 11.1. Renumbered and changed Dean of Students to
Vice President for Student Affairs. Changed adviser to advisor. Removed some procedure
and placed responsibility with the Vice President for Student Affairs rather than
at other levels through that Vice President.